Patient Services Representative I (Temporary)

Job Title

Salary Range: $22.50 to $29.62 hourly

Shift/Schedule: MondayWednesday 10:30a7:30p and ThursdayFriday 8:45a5:45p

Would you like to have a career that makes a daily difference in people's lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, respectful, diverse community? If you answered yes to these questions, keep reading!

Healthpoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is, because everyone deserves great care.

Position Summary

Responsible for performing all site front office functions including incoming and outgoing phone activities, appointment scheduling, patient registration, computer data entry, collection of payments, maintaining health records, and serves as an example of excellent customer service to patients, family members, and community partners.

Compensation is dependent on skills and experience.

Your contribution to the team includes:

• Greet all clinic patients, families and visitors.
• Perform the check-in functions for patients which includes:
  • Verification of patient, guarantor and subscriber demographics.
  • Verification of insurance information by reviewing insurance card and performing real-time eligibility checking.
  • Collection of copays and past due balances.
• Educate patients and families on Healthpoint services and assist with navigation of these services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical and dental insurance basics such as copay, co-insurance and deductibles.
• Perform the check-out function for patients which includes:
  • Scheduling any follow-up or future appointments.
  • Provide patient with any applicable documents.
  • Collect any outstanding balances that were not collected during check-in.
  • Establish payment plans, if necessary.
• Follow established procedures for answering and screening incoming appointment-related telephone calls, directing calls to appropriate staff, taking messages, and documenting in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Provide patients with documentation and education concerning financial assistance programs including Sliding Fee Program
• Maintain schedule accuracy for maximum patient flow, confirming provider appointment dates and times are correct and confirming future patient appointments. Maintain effective communication with clinical care team to add patients to providers' schedules.
• Assist with the management of complex appointment scheduling and procedure coordination.
• Guide and promote the use of MyChart to patients and families.
• Have a basic understanding of emergency medical situations. Be able to connect phone or in-person patients to the appropriate clinical care team member for care.
• Follow established written procedures for collection of cash, checks, and credit card payments.
• Keep the reception work area and waiting room clean, organized, and stocked.
• Maintain good attendance, is punctual and works full scheduled shift is a condition of employment.
• Demonstrate respectful, professional, and appropriate behavior that supports a team-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of Healthpoint and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of justice, respect, compassion, excellence, and stewardship into appropriate programs and services.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Attending staff and in-service meetings, participating in committees and task force activities.
• Support Clinic initiatives and process improvement work to meet Healthpoint Strategic Aims and Quality Measures.

Must Have's You'll Need To Be Successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Customer Service or Healthcare experience preferred.
• Basic operating knowledge of computers. Beginning level of Word, Excel, and Outlook, Electronic Dental and Medical Records desired.
• Work situations are routine and regularly recurring and require attention and concentration. Limited planning, discretion, and consideration are necessary to adequately carry out work activities. Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective response. Solutions may be technical yet relatively straightforward and well-defined once problems are understood.

Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 is required, prior to start. Healthpoint does not accept the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as proof of vaccination. If you have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, we ask that you provide documentation demonstrating proof of an alternate COVID vaccine or vaccine series. All new employees are also required to show proof of immunizations and/or immunity to MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, annual Influenza and TB QuantiFERON Gold Titer. Additionally, if you work in a Healthpoint clinic, Tdap (within last 10 years) is required. Hepatitis B. is required for clinical employees with potential exposure to blood/blood products. All immunizations are a condition of employment. Upon hire, employees must provide proof of their immunizations and/or immune titer results prior to starting or no later than their fifth (5) business day of employment.

Where to gather your records:

• If you are providing immunizations from an electronic health record, please ensure that you obtain a copy of your full records rather than a screenshot. Each page of your records should include your first and last name, date of birth, and the name of the health system from which the records are pulled.
• If records do not show any data, please seek guidance from your provider for further assistance.
• If you are unable to provide proof as noted above, you can choose to have a lab titer drawn to check immunity or to be re-vaccinated. If you receive vaccination(s) or lab titers, you may obtain them through Healthpoint at no cost to you. This is a great opportunity to get your immunization record up to date at no additional expense.

Healthpoint is committed to offering all employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.

• Washington State Sick and Safe Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employee Match

It is the policy of Healthpoint to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, because of sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.